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- Children, Adults and Stuttering: Why People Stutter and How to Cope with StutteringStuttering can be a difficult behavior to resolve. According to PubMed Health, one out of every 20 children between the ages of 2 - 5 will confront some stuttering issues during their childhood. This can last for weeks or years.
- Stutter Less and Enjoy Life MoreStutterers are hard to fix and stay fixed. I am an adult stutterer who has stuttered all my life. Today I have 80% speaking fluency and am very happy. Here is what I learned to achieve this success.
- Stuttering Awareness Week Begins October 22Beginning on this International Stuttering Awareness Day, I would like to propose stutterers work on decreasing awareness of their speech. Typically, the purpose of this week is to increase public awareness of people of stutter.
- When a Child StuttersA descriptive article about stuttering in both children and adults.
Who Were Some Famous and Surprising Stutterers in History?Identify these stutterers: a man who defied a country, an actor most famous for not being visibly recognized, a WWII leader, the author of the most controversial book of non-fiction ever and the wife of the most famous men in their respective fields.
Trapped Inside Your Own HeadI describe what it's like to stutter as a teenager and how it's possible to overcome it.- Problems with People Who StutterThis article describes the problems that stutterers go through when they speak. it also discusses the therapist's role as well as the parent's role.
- Gene Mutations Cause StutteringStuttering is a disorder of the flow of speech. Although many children outgrow their stuttering, persistent stuttering usually has a genetic basis. Research has identified several genes linked to stuttering.
- Kingly Speech: 12 Famous Stutterers Who Overcame Communications Challenges"The King's Speech" picked up four major Oscars: Best Actor, Director, Original Screenplay and Picture. It was a sure sweep for stutterers at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. What is stuttering, and what famous performers have overcome this challenge?
'The King's Speech' Creates Awareness of Adult StutteringJane Fraser of the Stuttering Foundation shares some thoughts on "The King's Speech" and the therapy used by real-life speech therapist Lionel Logue.
The Film 'The King's Speech' and a Professional Who Works with Adult StutterersHere is my interview with Dr. Martin F. Schwartz, a speech pathologist and stuttering expert with 40 years of experience. He has worked with 15,000 adult stutterers. He gives his professional views on "The King's Speech".
Like King George VI of England, I Have Experienced Lifelong StutteringThe Academy Award Nominee "The King's Speech" is a wonderful movie. As a life-long stutterer, I relate the traumatic degree of frustration experienced in everyday situations by stutterers. Life is indeed very different for stutterers.- Breakthrough: A Possible Cure for StutteringA study recently completed at the National Center For Stuttering (http://www.stuttering.com) suggests that Thiamin (ordinary vitamin B1) might prove to be a cure for approximately 30% of the 2.4 million adult males in the US who stutter.
- Stuttering and Its Portrayal in Television and MoviesHow King George VI suffered with stuttering from childhood well into his adult years
List of Famous Celebrities Who Stutter for King's Speech FansList of 10 famous celebrities who succeeded despite stuttering.- Stuttering FactsHave you observed the way people react to the persons having speech disorder called "stuttering"? It is true that people usually show inconsiderate behavior when they see someone who have hard time speaking in the right way
- Even If You Stutter, it Does Not Define YouSo many people think that anyone who stutters is either shy, nervous or stupid. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. Even if you stutter, it does not define you.
- Six Tips for Helping Your Stuttering ChildWhen your child stutters or stammers, it can be a grave concern for parents. Here are six tips you can use to help your child speak clearly.
- Ways a Teacher Can Encourage a Student that is StutteringThese are a few ways a teacher can encourage their stuttering student!
- Self-Help for the Stuttering AdultThe stuttering adult is left with few choices for treatment. With the right techniques, even the chronic adult stutterer can achieve fluency.
- Toddler Stuttering: Normal or Not?Information about toddler stuttering and how to help your child learn to cope with it.
Songs with a StutterTwo of the most popular songs currently on the radio feature the singer stammering his words. Rock music history has proven very receptive to this linguistic technique since its birth over fifty years ago.- There is Help for Stuttering: An Interview with Dr. Fredric LevineTo help understanding what stuttering is and the types of help that are available I have interviewed Dr. Fredric Levine.
- Childhood Stuttering: What to Do If you Think Your Child is at RiskAn overview of childhood stuttering and what to do if you think your child is at risk for stuttering.
- How to Talk to a Child Who StuttersHere are some tips to help you talk to a child who stutters. These tips may also help the child improve their communication skills.
- Study Links Stuttering to Genetic DisordersNow scientists have found that in almost one in 10 cases stuttering may be an inherited metabolic disorder that could potentially be treated with drugs.
- How to Cure a StutterDid you know that there are a lot of people who have found a cure for their stutter. It's only a matter of re-training your mind to follow a different & slower speech pattern.
- Stuttering in Toddlers: A Brief OverviewAlthough stuttering in toddlers is quite typical, it is important for parents to follow some simple guidelines to ensure that the stuttering does not affect the child's self esteem.
Top Five Reasons Why You Stutter and How to Cure Your StutteringMuch work has been done to figure out why people stutter. By understanding the causes of stuttering, you can begin treating your stuttering and curing it for good.- Myths About StutteringMyths about stuttering and its causes have been around for centuries. These are just begging to be busted.
- Reliable Internet Resources for StutteringRecently I searched the internet for resources that give information on stuttering and its treatment. There is a wealth of information available, but not all of it is reliable or accurate. Here are some of the better websites out there.
- What Causes Speech Disorder in Some Children?Some children have an obvious speech disorder - they stutter or stammer. The exact cause or causes are not fully understood, but speech pathologists have a number of explanations for the occurrence of this condition in a child.
- Stuttering in ChildrenStuttering in children can have quite an impact on their lives. Read more to find out how to help them cope.
- How to Stop Stuttering and StammeringStuttering and stammering are two speech pathology problems many people face today.
- Does Stuttering Make Your Life a Living Hell?There are many ways to improve stuttering and hypnotherapy is one of them.
- The Child Who Stutters Needs Your HelpA stuttering child has specific needs.
- Practical Suggestions - A Remedy to StutteringAre you finding it difficult to cope with your stuttering? Practical Suggestions can help...
- How to Talk to People Who StutterIf you find it hard to understand those who suffer from speech impediments, then you need to read this. Follow the rules I've laid out and you'll become a much better communicator with those who have stutters, and even with those that don't!
- 5 Possible Causes of Sudden Onset StutteringThere is much information on the possible causes of sudden onset stuttering, here you will find 5 possibilities.
- Sudden Onset Stuttering: The Possible CausesStuttering is a condition that affects over 3 million people in the United States. This is a full 1% of the adult population and 5% of children.
